Sesame Spinach Burger

The Sesame Spinach Burger is a flavorful vegan twist on the classic Chinese burger, featuring a savory spinach patty infused with sesame and garlic. Served in a soft bun with a crunchy cucumber and cilantro garnish, this dish is both nutritious and satisfying.

Ingredients

• Fresh spinach - 200 grams
• Cooked quinoa - 100 grams
• Sesame seeds - 2 tablespoons
• Garlic - 2 cloves, minced
• Green onions - 2, finely chopped
• Soy sauce - 1 tablespoon
• Chili paste - 1 teaspoon
• Bread crumbs - 50 grams
• Salt - 1/2 teaspoon
• Black pepper - 1/4 teaspoon
• Vegetable oil - 2 tablespoons (for frying)
• Burger buns - 2
• Cucumber - 1/2, thinly sliced
• Fresh cilantro - a handful, for garnish

Steps

1. In a large pan, sauté minced garlic and chopped green onions in 1 tablespoon of vegetable oil over medium heat until fragrant, about 2 minutes.
2. Add fresh spinach to the pan and cook until wilted, about 3-4 minutes. Remove from heat and let cool slightly.
3. In a mixing bowl, combine the cooked spinach mixture, cooked quinoa, sesame seeds, soy sauce, chili paste, bread crumbs, salt, and black pepper. Mix until well combined.
4. Form the mixture into two patties using your hands.
5. In the same pan, heat the remaining tablespoon of vegetable oil over medium heat. Fry the patties for about 4-5 minutes on each side, or until golden brown and crispy.
6. Toast the burger buns lightly in the pan for about 1-2 minutes.
7. Assemble the burgers by placing a spinach patty on each bun, topped with sliced cucumber and fresh cilantro.

Nutrition

• Calories: 350
• Protein: 12 g
• Carbs: 45 g
• Fiber: 7 g
• Sugar: 2 g
• Sodium: 400 mg
• Cholesterol: 0 mg
• Total Fat: 12 g
• Saturated Fat: 1 g
• Unsaturated Fat: 11 g
• Water: 0.3 L

Health Benefits

• Rich in iron and vitamins A, C, and K from spinach.
• High in plant-based protein and fiber from quinoa.

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